About the Role
This is a one-year development programme designed to accelerate the next generation of leaders in the philanthropic space. The participant is immersed in one of the Club's key strategic focus areas, including education; children, youth and families; health; older adults; culture and sports; community engagement; mainland and global programmes; and club-wide sustainability. The role sits within the Charities and Community Division, which manages strategic planning, grant donations, impactful project initiation, community engagement and the day-to-day operations of the HKJC Charities Trust. The Division works with the Government, NGOs and community partners to identify root causes of social issues and address them through innovative approaches and cross-sectoral collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Support grant making and programme execution, including donation processing and Trust-Initiated Project implementation.
- Develop and maintain project plans; monitor delivery, budget and timelines, and prepare progress and impact reports.
- Conduct research to inform strategies, initiatives and social impact planning.
- Engage and coordinate with NGOs, government and stakeholders to drive collaboration.
- Consolidate insights and prepare reports, presentations and board or committee materials.
- Provide operational support across programmes, including budgeting, procurement, compliance and administration.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree holder.
- Less than 3 years of full-time working experience.
- Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, with good business acumen and adaptability.
- Solid written and verbal communication skills in both English and Cantonese.
- Strong awareness of Hong Kong social issues.
- Passionate about driving social impact and building a career in the charity sector.
Preferred Skills
- Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Non-Profit Management, Public Health, Social Work, or Social Sciences.
- Exposure to research, project management, or consultancy in government, NGOs, the social welfare sector or professional bodies.
Salary
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive benefits package.
- Dynamic working environment.
- Development opportunities.
- Work in a purpose-driven environment where contributions directly shape communities and improve lives.
- Develop the skillset and mindset required to thrive in a meaningful career in social impact through real projects and cross-sector collaboration.
- Accelerated development journey combining formal training with hands-on, high-impact assignments.
- Philanthropy-related certification issued by the Club.
- Leadership exposure through mentorship from senior leaders and opportunities to contribute to strategic, organisation-wide initiatives.
- Cross-sector experience across government, NGOs and the broader philanthropy ecosystem.
- Future career pathways: a strong foundation to build a distinctive, purpose-driven career in social impact.